Clean Tree Seed (SDA 374-0624)

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered MDC22006 for Clean Tree Seed to be delivered to the George O. White Nursery located in Licking, Missouri. The solicitation seeks bids for 23 different types of tree seeds, including Aromatic Sumac, Bald Cypress, Black Cherry, Blackgum, Eastern Red Cedar, Tulip Poplar, and several other native species. All seeds must originate from Missouri or Midwest sources, with most required to be from crop years 2020-2021 (with Eastern White Pine seeds accepted from crop years 2010-2021). The procurement is open to all vendors and requires delivery on a Free On Board (FOB) Destination basis to the nursery at 14027 Shafer Road, Licking, MO 65542. The solicitation period opened on July 16, 2021, and closed on August 6, 2021, with bids to be submitted either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or via hard copy. Vendors must complete and sign Exhibit A and any other applicable exhibits, with payment terms set at Net 45 Days.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating the procurement is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The bid does not provide an estimated total value or specific budget range for the tree seed procurement. Vendors are required to submit pricing per pound for each line item, with a quantity of 0 pounds listed for each seed type. The solicitation does not outline any specific evaluation criteria beyond the standard lowest responsive and responsible bidder framework. Additionally, no information is provided about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The procurement appears to be a straightforward acquisition of tree seeds for the MDC's nursery operations, with a focus on obtaining high-quality, locally sourced seeds for potential reforestation or conservation efforts.